Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Freight Office)-Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

VetJobs; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. The incumbent will oversee the documentation and handling of both outgoing and incoming shipments. Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens with a high school diploma and relevant experience, particularly with freight and logistics systems.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holiday Leave)

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background investigation.
• Experience with Freight Management Systems and Transportation Management.

Responsibilities

• Process and document freight for shipment using automated systems.
• Verify and manage incoming shipments and their documentation.
• Communicate with customers to understand their shipping needs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

The shipping and receiving clerk shall process and document freight for shipment using the applicable automated systems. This includes coordinating with the customer to obtain the information necessary to properly complete the shipping documents when information is missing, incorrect, or incomplete.

Responsibilities

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments.

In performing day-to-day, routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines.

In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials.

This incumbent may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.

Shipping Duties Typically Involve The Following:

Verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; ensuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading. Receiving duties typically involve the following: verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods, insuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment, and preparing and keeping records of goods received. Duties include:

Communicating with customers to understand their shipping needs and preferences

Negotiating with carriers and brokers to secure the best rates and terms for the shipments and preparing and verifying the required documents

Track and trace the shipments, updating customers on the status and location of their goods

Be able to resolve any issues or delays that may arise during the transportation process, maintain accurate records and reports of the shipments and their costs and follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction.

Auto req ID

448103BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Clerical

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Must be a U.S. citizen.

High School Diploma or GED certificate.

Must be able to pass a drug screening

Must be able to pass a background investigation

Must be able to obtain DOD CAC

Desired Qualifications:

Completed prerequisite training for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 88N Transportation Management Coordinator or have equivalent training with 4-6 years of experience in the grade of E-5 to E-6.

Knowledge of the CONUS Freight Management System (CFM) and the Automated Transportation Control and Movement Document (ATCMD) system.

Experience with Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS).

Experience using the Global Freight Management (GFM) system.

Familiarity with Spot Bids for Oversized over Dimensional Shipments

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

23.67

Health & Welfare

4.93

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

City*

Joint Base Lewis McChord

State*

Washington

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Akima

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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